Language and Imagery: Mundane language: symbolic of Beulah's life. Imagery of french aristocracy, mocking white people and their luxury and greed. Imagery of french foreshadows the fall of white power. Demure language exposing depict of white.

Form and Structure: 3 stanzas- gradual deterioration/ side into destruction. Change in tense, end in present tense- realisation horror can bring. End of poem- personal. Rhythm= flat/ prosaic devoid of beauty. Enjambment= inevitable descent.